Senior Site Manager

Job Req Number:  121014
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as Senior Site Manager at DSV in Venlo

Are you a strategically minded leader who thrives in complex, automated logistics environments? In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of two modern sites in Venlo, where growth, innovation, customer focus and operational excellence come together.

You get it done

Working at these locations means leading two forward-thinking logistics sites for leading customers in the retail and fashion sectors, where scale, speed and flexibility are central to everything we do: you’re on it.

How you do this? As senior site manager, you combine operational leadership with strategic insight. You oversee the entire operation across both locations and ensure that people, processes and technology work together effectively. With your vision and experience, you ensure that the operation can scale flexibly in line with the ambitions of our customers and DSV. You will also play an important role in further developing our automated warehouses, including AutoStore and Exotec. You are able to translate the potential of automation into tangible improvements in performance, quality, capacity and efficiency.

At the same time, you are visible and approachable on the shop floor. You provide direction, develop people and build a culture in which ownership and continuous improvement are second nature. As an equal and trusted business partner to customers and internal stakeholders, you move effortlessly between operational, tactical and strategic issues. You translate customer expectations and growth ambitions into scalable solutions and ensure alignment between operations, IT, automation, commercial teams and business objectives.

You will also be responsible for the financial results and KPIs of both sites. You drive performance, workforce management, safety, quality and customer satisfaction, using data to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement. You achieve this by:

• delivering an efficient and future-proof operation in which KPIs, quality, safety and the customer promise are at the heart of everything we do;


• managing growth and changing customer needs by developing flexible and scalable solutions;


• making optimal use of and further developing automation, including AutoStore and Exotec, to improve capacity, efficiency and performance;


• building strong customer relationships and actively contributing to commercial and contractual development;


• developing an agile and strong management team and workforce, with responsibility, collaboration and initiative at their core;


• connecting people, processes and technology and creating one clear direction across both locations.

Your team stands out within DSV by its combination of operational drive, entrepreneurial spirit and expertise. Together, you will work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same and where flexibility, ownership and continuous improvement are essential to enabling our customers to grow successfully.

We are DSV, we grow

DSV is a global provider of transport and logistics services. With offices in more than 90 countries and a growing network of partners, there is no place in the world we cannot reach via transport by air, sea, rail, courier or road or where we can offer storage in warehouses.

Here, you have the opportunity to make a real impact on both our operations and the continued growth of our customers and DSV, says Peter van der Meijden, Senior Director.

In the Netherlands, we operate from over 40 branches, with more than 5,000 colleagues. Together we rise to the challenge of a rapidly changing environment. We make quick decisions at every level and combine ambition and teamwork. This is how we move forward and make a difference together.

You bring

• demonstrable experience managing large-scale logistics operations, preferably within a 3PL environment and an automated warehouse;


• strategic, commercial and analytical thinking, enabling you to understand complex processes and help organisations scale sustainably for the future;


• experience with, or a strong affinity for, warehouse automation; knowledge of AutoStore and/or Exotec is highly desirable;


• strong leadership skills: you know how to connect and develop people and empower them to take responsibility, even in an environment of significant change;


• excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, allowing you to communicate easily with employees, management and international customers.

It all counts for this vacancy of senior site manager in Venlo. Furthermore, it is of course important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly be possible if you like to keep going, have guts and want to grow with DSV.

You get

Working at DSV means working at one of the top players in the logistics market. DSV is entrepreneurial and competitive, which is why we always want to grow as an organization. That is why we are looking for people who want to grow with us. Besides a challenging job in an international environment we also offer:

• membership of the regional management team;


• a salary based on the knowledge and experience you bring, supplemented by a 5% bonus paid in November;


• 24 days' annual leave, 4 additional ADV days, 8% holiday allowance and a company car;


• an attractive pension scheme, with part of the contribution paid by DSV and an employee contribution of 5%;


• a focus on mindfulness and your mental wellbeing through our partner OpenUp, which you and your family can use free of charge and without limits;


• the space and freedom to take initiative in an informal environment, where you will be part of a committed, friendly and, above all, enjoyable team.

Move forward

Send your resume with motivation or leave your details and we will contact you. Any questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Manouk Lips answers all your questions via +31 (0)6 5188 5961 or [email protected].

We will only contact you via our official company email addresses (e.g., @dsv.com or @nl.dsv.com) and never reach out to candidates through personal email providers such as Gmail or Hotmail.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Werken bij DSV betekent is als sporten in de beste competitie.

Als wereldleider in transport en logistiek hebben we een buitengewone groei doorgemaakt. En die zetten we voort door te blijven innoveren, digitaliseren en voort te bouwen op onze successen.

Met bijna 150.000 collega's in meer dan 90 landen bieden we elke dag een solide dienstverlening aan onze klanten en helpen wij hen hun doelen te bereiken. We weten dat we dit het beste kunnen bereiken door nieuw talent, frisse perspectieven en ambitieuze mensen zoals jij aan te trekken. 

Bij DSV zit presteren in ons DNA. We werken niet alleen in de logistiek - we willen de toekomst van logistiek vormgeven. Deze ambitie vertaalt zich in een dynamische omgeving gebaseerd op samenwerking met teamspelers van wereldklasse, het nemen van verantwoordelijkheid en actie. We waarderen inclusiviteit, omarmen verschillende culturen en respecteren elk individu. Als je een impact wilt maken, het vertrouwen van klanten wilt verdienen en je carrière wilt uitbouwen met de leukste collega’s van Nederland, dan is DSV jouw werkgever!

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